Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Lot 50, 1st Floor, Jalan Gaya,
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely little hostel”
“The hostel is well-maintained, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere”
“The cleanliness and amenities”
“Small but lovely and clean common room, very nice staff, great big lockers and n…”
“Location is perfect, close to everything you need - lots of shops and restaurant…”
“Fantastic location, close to the Gaya street cafes and markets and the waterfron…”
“Amazingly comfy beds with cosy bedding and pillows”
“Jiran was great - comfortable bed, quiet room”
“Another great feature is the simple breakfast provided by the hostel, along with…”
“They provide a light breakfast and drinking water”
Overview
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is situated 5.4 km from Likas City Mosque, 6.2 km from North Borneo Railway and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, some units at the hostel also have a city view. Popular points of interest near Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Izzul Nur Warith
solo_traveller
September 2, 2025
“Good2”
The cleanliness and amenities
Ellie
solo_traveller
July 28, 2025
Lovely little hostel. Amazingly comfy beds with cosy bedding and pillows. Nice cold AC. Big lockers and shelf space around the bed to put items. Small but sociable common area, fridge for guest use and hot powerful showers. Location is perfect, close to everything you need - lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
DANAI
solo_traveller
July 28, 2025
“Modern and comfortable stay near Gaya street”
Small but lovely and clean common room, very nice staff, great big lockers and nice personal bed space with a curtain. Fantastic location, close to the Gaya street cafes and markets and the waterfront.
Hina
solo_traveller
July 26, 2025
“I would definitely recommend it as the service was good but the common space is also really less”
It was very much in the middle of the city
Edmund
solo_traveller
June 27, 2025
“Highly recommended”
Jiran was great - comfortable bed, quiet room. Privacy curtains on each bunk which I always appreciate.
Yuliang
solo_traveller
May 4, 2025
“feel like home”
perfect location, not too close to tourist places such as the night market, but close to most places that you wanna go. Lounge has a perfect long working bench for those who wanna enjoy sitting there working with their laptop and watching the forest on the other side
Abigail
solo_traveller
May 1, 2025
“Nice hostel in great location”
Great location, comfy beds with own light, charging point and curtain for privacy. I liked the lockers and general security, and the free water. Self check-in was pretty straightforward.
Daniela
solo_traveller
April 12, 2025
“Comfortable and Perfectly located!”
Overall it was a fantastic experience! The hostel is well-maintained, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The bathroom was impressively clean, which is always a big plus for me. The hostel provides essential amenities like 2in1 shampoo with body wash, and even towels, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own. Another great feature is the simple breakfast provided by the hostel, along with unlimited water and coffee, such a nice touch for the guests. It's clear that the staff has thought of almost everything to make guests feel at home.
SOPHIE
solo_traveller
February 26, 2025
Amazing staff ! Kind and helpful Great location, very close to the Jetty Everything was clean and the beds are comfortable
Yang
solo_traveller
February 1, 2025
“Awesome journey”
Tidy, clean, peaceful, friendly staff, awesome location (5 min walk to the quay)
Christina
family_with_children
January 5, 2025
“Highly recommended request upper bed”
I love the size of the bunkers, not the conventional bunkers, the host custom made it that fit all sizes. Then the facilities are clean, and in good condition.
Jennifer Lee
solo_traveller
November 15, 2024
“Great hostel”
It’s small but it feels very familial and you can hey free tea ir coffee with toast in the morning. There is a TV in the commum area and it’s clean! The reception are helpful and friendly
Sarah
solo_traveller
November 14, 2024
“Good hostel for a few days in KK”
Nice little hostel with a calm view on the jungle. It felt very homey. The pods are very confortable (I loved that we had 2 pillows). Location is convenient, not far from the port to the KK islands and surrounded by many shops and food places. Staff is super nice and helpful in planning your trip.
Stan
solo_traveller
November 1, 2024
“It was great to be here for a second time.”
Veerle
extended_group
October 29, 2024
“Definitely stay here”
Pleasant and clean hostel, nice rooms with comfortable beds. Great location near the jetty. Possibility for self check-in. So very clean.
Girard
solo_traveller
September 10, 2024
“Perfect”
Perfect accommodation, clean, comfortable, well placed and the big important point is that the welcome is really perfect, the hostesses are really nice and are at your service to organize the excursions! thank you again for taking so much time to make me have a great stay in Kota Kinabalu
Whey
solo_traveller
July 31, 2024
“Hosts takes care of customers really well. It was my first solo trip and they made me feel welcome!”
Service is so good! 100/10 will come back again
Anna
solo_traveller
July 21, 2024
“Homely stay”
Jiran hostel was wonderful. The ladies running it are so friendly and kind. They helped me book my onward travel to kinabatangan river and even shared some local fruits and dishes with me. The hostel itself is perfectly located near the jetty and gaya street in town. The hostel is clean and secure. They provide a light breakfast and drinking water. I would love to stay here again
Sylvia
solo_traveller
June 4, 2024
Strategic location, very clean too. Loved the ambience around the common area as well 😊
Paul
extended_group
May 8, 2024
“Excellent”
everything is fine
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out
Safety & security
Key card access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Mixed Dormitory Room
The air-conditioned dormitory room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.
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